Hybrid Finance Analyst & Grants Accountant (Temp)

Payroll Title: FINANCIAL ANL 3 CX Department: TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Hiring Pay Scale: $32.42-$44.54/ Hour Worksite: Hybrid Appointment Type: Temp Appointment Percent: 100% Union: CX Contract Total Openings: 2 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday #TP139705 Financial Analyst 2/3-Gen Accountant 2/3 Filing Deadline: Mon 8/17/2026

DESCRIPTION

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. Temporary positions may lead to long term career opportunities. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities! Full responsibilities and pay will vary depending on the level and classification of the position. Pay ranges will typically be in the $32.42-$44.54/ Hour range though higher paying positions may sometimes be available. TES currently has a variety of finance-related opportunities available within our talent pool. Most positions are full-time and operate on a Monday through Friday schedule, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Candidates who are interested in being considered for current and future openings through the UC San Diego Temporary Employment Services (TES) Talent Pool are encouraged to submit an application through this job posting. Applications will be reviewed as opportunities become available and matched with positions that align with candidates' skills and experience.

DESCRIPTION

Duration: Assignments typically run for approximately 3-9 months. Compensation: $32.42-$44.54/ Hour depending on experience. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm Location: On-Site - On campus in La Jolla. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Primary duties – gift fund tracking, Grants Pre-Post Award management, budget vs. actual financial reporting, internal controls tracking and clean up (journals, salary cost transfers, or funding entries), preparation for fiscal year end close, ad hoc financial analysis. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable specialist with cash reconciling, procurement, and/or Concur-related responsibilities. Contacts are both internal and external to the department. Analyzes policy, then interprets and develops that policy into a financial statement to communicate the unit's mission and objectives. Administers all funds and manages standard business processes for units and activities including travel, purchasing, entertainment, reimbursements and ledger reconciliation. Analyzes fiscal data and produces monthly financial reports for unit heads and senior leadership. Provides short and long-term analysis, projections and solutions in financial organizational, procedural, processes and staffing areas. Independently develops strategies, recommends and implements resolutions to ensure efficient management of resources. Working on financial reporting, fund management and preparing for fiscal close monthly. Projects: New POS system implementation and an FP&A budgeting software implementation. Supports loan administration by reconciling financial accounts, maintaining loan records for Students and supporting collections activities. Preparing reports, reviewing data for discrepancies, and helping update dashboards used to track loan activity and reconciliation status.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties. Financial analysis or accounting experience in higher education or non-profit with an understanding of fund accounting (experience level 3-5 years) preferred. Knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP, cash management, accounts receivable and grant concepts, reporting, and other applicable accounting principles. Intermediate/Advanced in Excel and with accounting software. Oracle Financials Cloud experience preferred. Payroll reconciliation and funding allocations a plus, prior experience using Concur, prior grants or gift research administration fund management a plus. Qualifications include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and experience with financial reconciliations or accounting.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Background check required Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. a. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California San Diego